Benihana

Knife-wielding chefs put on a show at this communal Japanese grill.

In Short
Benihana started out as a tiny four-table restaurant in New York City's theater district before becoming an international chain. Diners sit around large tables where chefs...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on December 04, 2007. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Not the same

Average Rating

20

We have been going to Benihana for years.
We have busted others, but the past few visits to the Santa Monica location is very sub standard, and we will not go there again.
First, we made a reservation. We were on time. We had to...

Posted by Santamonica2574 on August 15, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

not a place for special occasions

Average Rating

40

Good thing is that they place families with children separately from families without children.
I don't know how to explain it, but almost any fast food place in Downtown LA during Mo-Fr lunch has better dressed people than Benihana in Santa Monica on weekday evening....

Posted by Travel_to_enjoyy on August 15, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Filling Meal & Happy Hour

Average Rating

80

Benihana is a good go to chain for Teppanyaki. They have a good happy hour until about 6pm to grab food and drinks while you wait.

Posted by Justravelin86 on August 15, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Super Fun

Average Rating

80

I know it's hard to believe but I have made it 45 years without ever going to Benihana! We took our kids ages 7and 9 for a small birthday dinner on a Monday night and it was truly great. We all had fun watching our...

Posted by Happyowl97 on August 15, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Disappointing

Average Rating

40

We had been to Benihana in Santa Anita and it was very good. However, in Santa Monica we were kept waiting for about an hour for our food to be served and there didn't seem to be any good reason other than to encourage you...

Posted by WhiskeyRomeo on August 15, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a...

Posted on February 18, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Welcome to Benihana. Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice and dice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma as savory vegetables, shrimp and lobster sizzle before your eyes.Or visit our Sushi Bar, where your sushi chef will prepare delicious sushi appetizers,...

Posted on May 20, 2016. Brought to you by localguides.

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Posted on September 29, 2015. Brought to you by menuism.

Japanese-born Rocky H. Aoki founded Benihana in 1964, with the opening of it first restaurant in Manhattan's Upper West Side at 61 West 56th St. This restaurant soon became famous with its theatrical chefs and traditional Japanese architecture and structural engineering. The interior structure of the restaurant was a 150-year old Japanese born Rocky's father found in the countryside of...

Posted on April 28, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.

Benihana is located at 1447 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA. This location is in the Downtown Santa Monica neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants. Benihana is open M-Th 11:30-2 5-10, F 11:30-2 5:30-11, Sa 12-10:30, Su 12-9 and accepts Discover, Mastercard and Visa.

Posted on April 25, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.